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Shariah

Citing fear of Shariah, or Islamic law, Idaho legislators rejected a bill that would bring the state’s child support program in line with federal regulations. Their act may cost the state millions. Read more

In November, voters in Oklahoma approved a misguided state constitutional amendment designed to ban Islamic law – known as Shariah – in the state,

The fact that there was no effort to impose Shariah law in Oklahoma and that even if there were the First Amendment would prevent it did not sway Sooner State voters; 70 percent of them were apparently concerned about a coming wave of mandatory burqa wearing and backed the measure at the polls. Read more